What is the Smart Meter Texas portal? Why can I find my meter in the portal?
The Smart Meter Texas web site was designed by IBM on behalf of a consortium of electric transmission and distribution utilities, including CenterPoint Energy, Oncor, and American Electric Power, to give customers with smart meters in the service territories of these utilities more control over their electricity use. After a testing and acceptance period of up to two months following the installation of their smart meter*, consumers can register at www.SmartMeterTexas.com to access detailed views of their electric usage history in 13-month, 30-day, or 24-hour snapshots down to 15-minute intervals including usage data up to 24-48 hours before the current day. The Smart Meter Texas portal also allows Retail Electric Providers (REPs) to access their smart meter customers’ usage information to support retail offerings such as energy analysis tools, time-of-use rates, and pre-paid service. Through the portal, REPs can also connect Home Area Network devices to smart meters to help consumers
